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Comment by Meeku on July 10, 2012 at 7:56pm

Almost forgot: Different kinds of distress remedies article

Comment by Meeku on July 10, 2012 at 7:55pm

For high anxiety/stress cats all of the things that he was subjected to that day are nerve igniting experiences... Its awful to see your good friend struggle with these necessary routine checkups.

Maybe you should look into trying a distress remedy for your cat, I've never used it but it sounds pleasant. Also if your cat likes catnip, maybe that could help ease some tension while in the doctors office?

I have to cover my cat's carrier while i transport him in the car because he howls and cries the whole way if i don't. I guess its too much stimulation for him to leave the house and see all of the other cars cruising past us.

For the fleas...

I've heard that brewers yeast can be used to repel them, you can either feed them a small amount for several weeks or apply it externally on their coats as flea powder.

Ehow.com article on Brewers yeast

Just be sure to avoid using too much because some animals could have an allergic reaction to it. (Test a small amount on them if you are unsure.)

Comment by Sarah Lewis on July 10, 2012 at 9:06am

I know, Donna. The only thing I can think of is sedating him before taking him again. I really don't want to have to do that. But, I don't see that I have any other choice right now. He gets so scared and so aggressive he even tries to attack me while we are there. He will go back to the vet ... he has to stay up to date on his shots, I know. I just promised him he didn't have to. I guess I was just trying to soothe and comfort him.

Comment by Donna Horwood on June 27, 2012 at 11:54pm

Unfortunately it is not uncommon for cats to have mishaps at the vets....I just took Tootsie last week and sure enough she did as well...but she had a UTI and needed to go....Teddy pees on himself when he has to go as well........but I have lost cats to illnesses that could have been prevented by getting shots...( which they didn't get before we rescued them ) so I make sure we cover our basics.....they usually love me again in no time flat.....guess that is one reason I think they are all so special.....like children who cry when they have to go to the Doctors....they act out the only way they can.....God Love them all

Comment by Sarah Lewis on June 19, 2012 at 12:01pm

I will search and see if I can find the Back Flower Rescue Remedy, Debbie. Thank you! ... Jan, my vet is wanting me to try the advantage I'm just still a little leary of it. Someone also mentioned to me about the DE but, I had checked with our County Agricultural Agent and from what he had said is that DE has not shown proven fact of helping pets rid of fleas. So, as of right now since he does not have fleas anyway ... he's going unprotected.

Comment by Jan Quinn DeLong on June 15, 2012 at 10:07pm

Try the advantage for flea protection on Milo. I use it for my fur babies once per month and it works well for them and keeps the fleas away fairly well.

Comment by Debbie Smith on June 14, 2012 at 4:29pm

Hi Sarah. Sorry to hear that Milo had a bad experience at the vets. Next time you take him, try Bach Flower Rescue Remedy, it helps with stressful situations. The vets where i take Lester stock it. Your should be able to get it from a health food store or holistic medicine shop.